"For those unfamiliar with the Book of Days, it's a monthly calendar with plenty of space to jot down notes each day--whether stitching progress, appointments or birthday reminders. The Book of Days is a favorite among stitchers and non-stitchers alike. Each year we include a different antique... Read more
Winter Quilt barn is the first in my seasonal Quilt Barns series. It was originally designed as an advent piece in 2023 for Pastime Pieces.
Winter Quilt Barn is stitched on 36 count Tin Roof linen by Weeks Dye Works, one strand of floss over two linen threads using Weeks Dye Works and... Read more
Note from the designer: I had so much fun with this design! The bubbles coming up out of the cauldron were fun to see when I got the model back from the stitcher - I don't always know if my ideas will work or not! This one is a little companion piece to my other mini moons.
Cross stitch pattern from Quaint Rose Needlearts featuring a nutcracker with two Christmas geese!
Model stitched on 36 count Vintage Country Mocha and 36 count Peppercorn by Colour and Cotton using DMC floss. Stitch count is 130w x 130h. Finished size is approx. 7.22 in wide X 7.22 in high.
Hands On Design & I had so much fun with this ribbon wrapped/pillow stack finish that first appeared in our Between Friends - A Fall Sampling book collaboration that we decided to create some more! We have each designed our own selection of Ribbons for Holiday cheer.
This addition to the Tudor Menagerie series was inspired by medieval illuminated manuscripts. This features a red fox and a surround of bleeding heart flowers.
The model is stitched on 40 ct. linen with DMC floss. The stitch count is 71 x 98 and the finished size is 3.55" x... Read more
The pattern stitch count is 266 x 266 and contains some over 1 in her name, date and the year which would make it unsuitable for stitching on Aida without adaptation. There are also some satin stitches and a few half stitches but the sampler is predominantly cross stitch over 2.
Thirza Hudson 1825 is a reproduction of a gorgeous original sampler in our collection from Colne, Lancashire in the North West of England.
The patterns stitch count is 95 x 134 stitches and our model is stitched using 1 strand of floss over 2 linen threads on 36ct linen. We have used Weeks... Read more
Strawberry Pin Cushion is an original design from Whilst Iris Naps Designs. Should you wish to recreate the mattress pin-cushion finish shown in the model stitch, instructions can be found here. The charts for the top and side patterns could, of course, be used in any number of other ways, together... Read more
"Christmastime Is Here' is a nice all-in-red accent piece for your holiday decorating. Pattern includes a short and long version!
Pattern is stitched on 16 ct tea-dyed Aida using DMC floss. Stitch count for long is 209w x 37h. Finished size is 13.1" x 2.3". Stitch count for short is 120 x 52. Finished size is 7.5" x 3.25".
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring a beautiful Owl Ornament!
Model stitched on linen of choice using DMC thread. Versatile and cute no matter if stitched on a towel, fabric, plastic canvas, perforated paper or their matching wood blanks. Stitch count is 49w x 62h. Finished size on 14/28 count is 3.5" x 4.43".
This is the fifth in a series of 6 houses inspired by the shotgun houses found throughout New Orleans. Stitch each house separately or all together as. A QR code is provided on the chart to get a free downloadable PDF of house placement as shown in the model.